Burley in Wharfedale Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Burley in Wharfedale’s crime profile in August 2025, accounting for 37.5% of all reported incidents. With a total of 16 crimes recorded — 2.7 per 1,000 residents — the area remains 66.7% below the UK average of 8.1. This stark contrast with national figures underscores Burley’s relatively low crime environment, though the dominance of violent crime suggests a need for targeted local strategies. The area’s built-up status within Bradford, combined with its smaller population, may contribute to its safety record, but the concentration of violent offences raises questions about underlying factors. Seasonal patterns in August, including the peak of the summer holiday period, likely influence crime dynamics, with empty homes potentially increasing burglary risks. However, no such increase was recorded, suggesting that either local security measures are effective or that the area’s demographic and geographic characteristics mitigate this risk. Other theft (18.8% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (12.5%) also feature prominently. The absence of significant property crime trends in August, despite seasonal expectations, indicates that Burley’s crime picture may be shaped more by specific local conditions — such as community cohesion, policing presence, or socioeconomic factors — than by broader seasonal shifts. The persistent gap between Burley’s rate and the UK average highlights the area’s unique position as a low-crime enclave within a larger urban context, though the focus on violent crime suggests that addressing this category may be critical to further improving safety outcomes.

August 2025 saw a 50% increase in other theft, rising from 2 to 3 incidents — the only category to register a month-on-month rise. This contrasts sharply with steep declines in public order offences (-80%), anti-social behaviour (-80%), and criminal damage and arson (-66.7%). The violence and sexual offences category, contributing 37.5% of total crimes, remains 65% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Other theft’s rate (0.5 per 1,000) is just 2% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may be influencing this category. The absence of significant property crime increases, despite August being a peak holiday month, indicates that empty homes may not be a major vulnerability in Burley. The sharp drop in public order offences could reflect reduced summer activity in public spaces or effective local interventions. For residents, the 50% rise in other theft highlights a specific area of concern that may warrant closer attention to personal belongings in shared or commercial spaces.

Burley in Wharfedale’s crime rate in August 2025 fell to 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a 40.9% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.6. This reduction aligns with typical August patterns, when holiday absences may temporarily lower opportunities for certain crimes. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day over the month, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s overall safety profile. When scaled to the local population of 5,875, the monthly exposure translates to one crime for every 367 residents — a metric that contextualises the rarity of incidents in everyday life. This rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, which saw 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the same period. The drop from July to August suggests seasonal factors, such as the summer holidays, may play a role in reducing certain types of crime, though this does not fully explain the persistent gap between Burley’s rate and the UK average. The area’s built-up nature within a larger urban district, combined with its smaller population, likely contributes to its lower crime exposure compared to more densely populated or economically disadvantaged regions.